16. Francesco Rinaldi (Italian, b. 1786, active in Rome until 1830)

Putto and Lion in a Landscape.
Watercolor on paper; signed lower right, Rinaldi; framed, 6" x 8-3/4".

Francesco Rinaldi was a painter and engraver. The fine detail of this accomplished watercolor, as well as the composition, suggests that the artist intended to engrave the design. The presence of numerous fleurs-de-lis on the drapery suggests that Rinaldi's client for this work was French. To date, Rinaldi's activities outside Italy have not been traced. He is last recorded in Rome around 1830 then virtually disappears from the records. This work may provide evidence that Rinaldi found work in France at some point in his career.

1,000/2,000     SOLD: $1,265.00

Condition: Excellent.